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SEAMANSHIP [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fishery training vessel
1, record 1, English, fishery%20training%20vessel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fishery training vessels. These vessels are used for training future fishermen in navigation, seamanship, fishing operation and fish handling. They are mostly typical fishing vessels with trainee accommodation. 2, record 1, English, - fishery%20training%20vessel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Types de bateaux
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- navire-école de pêche
1, record 1, French, navire%2D%C3%A9cole%20de%20p%C3%AAche
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Sea Operations (Military)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- boatswain
1, record 2, English, boatswain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BOSN 2, record 2, English, BOSN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces(CAF). They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship's rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small craft. 3, record 2, English, - boatswain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105: military occupation code. 4, record 2, English, - boatswain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boatswain; BOSN: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - boatswain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manœuvrier
1, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAN 2, record 2, French, MAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manœuvriers sont les spécialistes du matelotage au sein des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC). Ils sont responsables du fonctionnement sécuritaire et de l'entretien des haubans, de l'équipement de manutention des cargaisons et des petites embarcations dans des eaux resserrées. 3, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105 : code de groupe professionnel militaire. 4, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manœuvrier; MAN : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ports
- Maritime Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- safe port
1, record 3, English, safe%20port
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SP 2, record 3, English, SP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a port which, during the relevant period of time, the ship can reach, enter; remain at and depart from without, in the absence of some abnormal occurrence, being exposed to danger which cannot be avoided by good navigation and seamanship. 3, record 3, English, - safe%20port
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The "safe" nature of a port is therefore determined in fact and in law and does not depend only on the mere opinion of well-informed people. 3, record 3, English, - safe%20port
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ports
- Droit maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- port sûr
1, record 3, French, port%20s%C3%BBr
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puertos
- Derecho marítimo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- puerto seguro
1, record 3, Spanish, puerto%20seguro
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stowage
1, record 4, English, stowage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stowing 2, record 4, English, stowing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stowage is that important branch of the art of seamanship which applies to the loading of a vessel and has for its aims the handling, placing, and packing of goods, in such a manner as to ensure the preservation of crew and ship from danger or injury arising from the manner in which the cargo is stowed, the protection of the cargo space from damage, loss or deterioration; the economy of cargo space on which depends the vessel' s earning capacity; and the highest possible rate of port speed, that is, the rate at which the vessel is capable of loading and discharging her cargo. 3, record 4, English, - stowage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arrimage
1, record 4, French, arrimage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrangement méthodique et fixation solide des marchandises dans les cales d'un navire [...] 2, record 4, French, - arrimage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arrimage d'un chargement est une question parfois très délicate quand il s'agit de marchandises diverses, car il faut tenir compte d'un grand nombre de facteurs : stabilité et assiette du navire, escale où doit débarquer la marchandise, perspectives de rechargement dans les différents ports de la ligne, nature des marchandises, utilisation au maximum de la capacité du navire, etc. 2, record 4, French, - arrimage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
- Comercio exterior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estiba
1, record 4, Spanish, estiba
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- arrumaje 2, record 4, Spanish, arrumaje
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Movilización de cargamentos desde el gancho del buque hasta la bodega o cubierta de éste, para colocar convenientemente la carga de acuerdo con las condiciones marinas. 3, record 4, Spanish, - estiba
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-08-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Ship's Organization (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Pipe down
1, record 5, English, Pipe%20down
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At CO's discretion, the pipes "Hands to dinner" and "Pipe down" may be spoken over the main broadcast or piped in accordance with the Seamanship Manual. 1, record 5, English, - Pipe%20down
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Organisation du navire (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- La retraite
1, record 5, French, La%20retraite
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Fin des diffusions 2, record 5, French, Fin%20des%20diffusions
feminine noun
- Gardez le silence 3, record 5, French, Gardez%20le%20silence
- Couvre-feu 4, record 5, French, Couvre%2Dfeu
masculine noun
- faire le branle-bas 5, record 5, French, faire%20le%20branle%2Dbas
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les appels «L'équipage au dîner» et «La retraite» peuvent être sifflés conformément aux instructions du Manuel du matelot ou prononcés sur le réseau de diffusion générale à la discrétion du commandant. 1, record 5, French, - La%20retraite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Naval Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Navy League Wrenette Corps
1, record 6, English, Navy%20League%20Wrenette%20Corps
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With the end of the Second World War and the closing out of its War Services operations, the Navy was again able to turn its attention to its primary objectives; continued support of youth training and promoting a knowledge of Maritime Affairs. The minimum age limit of the Sea Cadets having been set at 14 years, there was felt to be a need for an organization to cater to interested boys under that limit. Thus in 1948, the Navy League established the Navy League Cadet Corps for younger boys. This development was followed in 1950 by the establishment of the Navy League Wrenette Corps for young ladies. Wrenettes have since become integrated in most cases with Sea Cadet and Navy League Cadet Corps. 1, record 6, English, - Navy%20League%20Wrenette%20Corps
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Navy League Wrennette Corps was formed by the Navy League of Canada in 1950 as a cadet organisation for girls to complement the Navy League Cadet Corps of Canada. It had similar objectives to the boys’ organisation, and taught girls seamanship. The old Wrennettes organisation is now a part of the Navy League Cadet Corps : The Term "Cadet" is used to refer to both male and female cadets. The term Wrennette is no longer used for female cadets except in a historical sense. The term Cadet is not meant to be gender specific. 2, record 6, English, - Navy%20League%20Wrenette%20Corps
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Navy League Wrenettes
- Wrenette
- Wrenettes
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Forces navales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Corps des cadettes de la Ligue navale
1, record 6, French, Corps%20des%20cadettes%20de%20la%20Ligue%20navale
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et la fermeture de son service de guerre, la Ligue navale peut enfin se consacrer à son objectif principal : appuyer la formation de la jeunesse et faire la promotion des Affaires maritimes. Comme l'âge minimal pour faire partie des cadets de la Marine est de 14 ans et qu'on voit la nécessité de regrouper les garçons plus jeunes, la Ligue navale fonde, en 1948, le Corps des cadets de la Ligue navale. En 1950, elle fonde ensuite le Corps des cadettes de la Ligue navale du Canada. Aujourd'hui, les cadettes sont intégrées dans la plupart des corps de cadets de la Marine et de la Ligue navale. 2, record 6, French, - Corps%20des%20cadettes%20de%20la%20Ligue%20navale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Naval Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frigate
1, record 7, English, frigate
correct, NATO
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FF 2, record 7, English, FF
correct, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
During World War II, an escort vessel in the British and Canadian Navies ... of a size between a corvette and a destroyer. 3, record 7, English, - frigate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In modern times, a] medium-sized warship, of moderate or high speed, with primary mission of escort and independent deployment. 4, record 7, English, - frigate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WWII definition confirmed in CFP 152, the Canadian Forces Seamanship Manual. Corresponded to US Navy "destroyer escort" of the day. After WWII, Can. Navy adopted the term destroyer escort for newly-constructed vessels. Nowadays, the Canadian, U. S. and British navies all use the term frigate to mean a warship slightly smaller than and generally not as powerfully armed as a destroyer(although there is some overlap). With the possible exception of the DDH-280 class ships(classified as destroyers by Jane's Fighting Ships), all of Canada's present day "destroyers" are actually frigates, the word destroyer being used as a short form of "destroyer escort", which was their original classification. 5, record 7, English, - frigate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Forces navales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- frégate
1, record 7, French, fr%C3%A9gate
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- FF 2, record 7, French, FF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les frégates de la marine française sont d'un déplacement supérieur à celui des frégates des marines nord-américaines et britanniques. Les Flottes de Combat 1980 (de Jean Labayle-Couhat) traduit quand même «frigate» par frégate. 3, record 7, French, - fr%C3%A9gate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Frégate antiaérienne, anti-sous-marin. 4, record 7, French, - fr%C3%A9gate
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-10-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- return
1, record 8, English, return
noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bend or turn in a line and the section between two such bends. 1, record 8, English, - return
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... [a] return [, ] each part of the fall between... two blocks or between either end and... [a] block.(Chapman's Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, 1980, p. 225). 2, record 8, English, - return
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- brin
1, record 8, French, brin
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des parties différenciées du filin d'un palan. 2, record 8, French, - brin
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'on grée un palan de 3 brins sur le dormant d'un autre palan à 2 brins, c'est comme si l'on avait 6 brins. 3, record 8, French, - brin
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-10-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Term used to designate the rope used in a tackle. (A Dictionary of Sea Terms, 1985). 1, record 9, English, - fall
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When you pass ropes through the blocks, you reeve them and the part of the fall made fast to one of the blocks... is known as the standing part, while the end upon which the force is to be applied is called the hauling part.(Chapman's Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling, 1980, p. 225). 1, record 9, English, - fall
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Armement et gréement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- garant
1, record 9, French, garant
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordage employé pour former un palan. 1, record 9, French, - garant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cordage passant dans les poulies [d'un palan] prend le nom de garant. (Encyclopédie de la voile, 1980, p. 212). 2, record 9, French, - garant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-01-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- link and forelock hook 1, record 10, English, link%20and%20forelock%20hook
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamanship 1, record 10, English, - link%20and%20forelock%20hook
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- croc à échoppement 1, record 10, French, croc%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9choppement
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(devillers p 114 ç Dan. of Seamanship p. 205) 1, record 10, French, - croc%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9choppement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- solid thimble 1, record 11, English, solid%20thimble
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamanship 1, record 11, English, - solid%20thimble
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cosse plein 1, record 11, French, cosse%20plein
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Manual of Seamanship - CPO Lelièvre) 1, record 11, French, - cosse%20plein
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- can hook 1, record 12, English, can%20hook
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Manual of Seamanship p. 175 Manuel de manoeuvre p. 31) 1, record 12, English, - can%20hook
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- croc à futaille 1, record 12, French, croc%20%C3%A0%20futaille
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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